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Paws with a Cause — Training Facility

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Interior of Paws with a Cause — Training Facility
Interior of Paws with a Cause — Training Facility
Interior of Paws with a Cause — Training Facility
Interior of Paws with a Cause — Training Facility
Interior of Paws with a Cause — Training Facility
Interior of Paws with a Cause — Training Facility
Interior of Paws with a Cause — Training Facility
Interior of Paws with a Cause — Training Facility
Interior of Paws with a Cause — Training Facility
Exterior of Paws with a Cause — Training Facility

Story

Dan Vos Construction Company was proud to partner with the nonprofit organization Paws With A Cause® (PAWS®) on the renovation and expansion of their facility. This project is a milestone designed to strengthen their mission of enhancing independence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities through custom-trained assistance dogs.

Facts

Submitter: Dan Vos Construction Company

Architect: FMD Architects

Size: 56,985 SF

Location: Wayland, MI

Date contract completed: November 2025

Final contract value: $7,786,000

Project manager’s name: Norm Styck

Superintendent’s name(s): Chris Barry

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 8%

Forest Hills Public Schools — Pine Ridge Elementary

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Interior of Forest Hills Public Schools — Pine Ridge Elementary
Interior of Forest Hills Public Schools — Pine Ridge Elementary
Interior of Forest Hills Public Schools — Pine Ridge Elementary
Interior of Forest Hills Public Schools — Pine Ridge Elementary

Story

O-A-K oversaw construction of a new media center, secure entrance and office, kindergarten wing, lockers, and commons areas. Additional work included classroom, corridor, restroom, and specialty space renovations, structural daylighting improvements, and infrastructure upgrades including water main, fire protection, and alarm systems, all coordinated while the school remained operational.

Facts

Submitter: Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. – Michigan

Architect: TowerPinkster

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: October 2025

Final contract value: $7,900,000

Project manager’s name: Matt Hulswit

Superintendent’s name(s): Blake Gabler

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 0%

Tri-Cities Family YMCA

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Story

The Tri-Cities Family YMCA renovation transformed an aging facility into a modern, community-centered space while remaining fully operational. Through 15 carefully phased upgrades, the project improved fitness areas, preschool classrooms, locker rooms, and the natatorium—enhancing accessibility, safety, and member experience while ensuring the YMCA continued serving families throughout construction.

Facts

Submitter: Erhardt Construction

Architect: Progressive Companies

Location: Grand Haven, MI

Date contract completed: April 2026

Final contract value: $9,010,000

Project manager’s name: Marc Felt, Ryan Ramey

Superintendent’s name(s): Mark Myers

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 5%

Gateway Mission

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Interior Gateway Mission
Interior Gateway Mission
Interior Gateway Mission
Interior Gateway Mission
Interior Gateway Mission
Interior Gateway Mission
Interior Gateway Mission
Interior Gateway Mission
Interior Gateway Mission
Interior Gateway Mission

Story

Gateway Mission is able to offer a higher level of service to the community in their newly renovated 46,000 SF building. Employees and residents are now enjoying new kitchen facilities, dorm rooms, meeting rooms, updated mechanical systems, and much more thanks to First Companies!

Facts

Submitter: First Companies, Inc.

Architect: Progressive Companies

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: December 2025

Final contract value: $7,094,000

Project manager’s name: Lexi Bainbridge, Phil Hibma

Superintendent’s name(s): Scott Steenwyk

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 0%

Evolution Gaming

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Exterior of Evolution Gaming
Interior of Evolution Gaming
Interior of Evolution Gaming
Interior of Evolution Gaming

Story

O-A-K transformed a commercial space in Grand Rapids into a state-of-the-art live dealer studio, hosting real-time online casino games for Evolution Gaming. The facility features professional dealer tables, advanced broadcast systems, and secure infrastructure, supporting hundreds of staff while delivering high-quality, interactive gaming experiences to players across Michigan.

Facts

Submitter: Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. – Michigan

Architect: CBRE

Size: 36,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: December 2025

Final contract value: $6,300,000

Project manager’s name: Bob Byrne

Superintendent’s name(s): Wayne Vandawater

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 0%

Burdick’s Bar & Grill

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Story

The Burdick’s Bar & Grill renovation transformed a long-standing downtown Kalamazoo restaurant within the Radisson Plaza Hotel into a modern hospitality destination. The project expanded the dining space and reconfigured interior areas to enhance the guest experience, all while construction took place within an active hotel environment.

Facts

Submitter: CSM Group

Architect: Saroki Architecture

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Date contract completed: September 2025

Final contract value: $9,675,000

Project manager’s name: Rick Davenport

Superintendent’s name(s): Dan Haney

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 0%